The initial consolidation of Metallo into the Aurubis group will start on June 1 and planning for the merger is expected to be finished by the end of 2020, an Aurubis spokeswoman said. The actual integration could last longer.

European Union competition authorities in early 2019 vetoed a plan by Aurubis to sell its flat rolled products division to German copper products producer Wieland, arguing the deal could lead to higher prices.